Ellis Law Firm

Serving the Legal Needs of Lincoln Parish with Local Insight

In Lincoln Parish, we’ve built a reputation for honest, personal legal help that respects your time, your budget, and the values of our North Louisiana communities.

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Who We Help

We serve people across Lincoln Parish, from Ruston to surrounding communities, offering support with estate planning, criminal cases, and navigating probate.

Our Core Services

We serve Lincoln Parish residents by focusing on three key legal areas: planning ahead with wills, managing probate after a death, and defending criminal cases in local courts.

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Lincoln Parish clients trust us to draft clear, legally sound estate plans — from simple wills to advanced directives and everything in between.

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Successions & Probate →

We assist Lincoln Parish clients with every step of succession — helping them transfer assets, resolve disputes, and avoid costly delays.

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Lincoln Parish clients trust us to defend them in Ruston-area courts with professionalism and persistence — no matter the charge or circumstance.

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Need Help with Something Else

We also handle other legal matters involving injuries, employment disputes, property, business issues, and family law. You can learn more about those on our services page.

Why Clients

Choose Us

  • Local to Ruston & serving North Louisiana — trusted by clients in rural communities, small towns, and city neighborhoods alike
  • Straightforward legal advice from the attorney you hired — not a case manager or call center
  • Flexible meeting options: phone, video, or in-person
  • Clear communication every step of the way — we’ll tell you what’s worth pursuing and keep you informed throughout your case
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Advisor. Neighbor. Advocate.

Meet Phillip J Ellis

Phillip Ellis lives and breathes North Louisiana law. Raised near Kisatchie and rooted in Ruston, he brings real-world experience—from the sheriff’s office to the courtroom—to every case he takes on. Clients trust him not just for his legal know-how, but for his straight talk, steady presence, and down-to-earth approach when things get complicated.

What our clients say

Real Clients. Real Stories.

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He is a wonderful lawyer

Tayzia White

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I joined their Webinar about wills and trusts. It was very informative.

Jan Dardenne

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Jonathan Ates

Lincoln Parish Legal Support Starts Here

Lincoln Parish residents can contact us today for a simple, no-pressure consultation about your legal matter.

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